OVERVIEW:Our client is a prestigious firm with a strong track record of financial success, already ahead of 5 year growth projections. With employee headcount more than quadrupling over the 10 last years, continued increase in revenues and headcount are forecasted to continue.The person hired into this newly created role will be groomed for an executive management role, as succession planning is a critical focus of current leadership,• Person hired will have a leadership role in FDICIA, Financial Reporting & Financial Analysis projects• Leader for the FDICIA controls project as the Bank to expand beyond the $1 billion asset level.  Assure the Bank meets the timelines for the implementation, testing and compliance of internal controls for FDICIA purposes, including directing the development and documentation of controls, policies and procedures for FDICIA purposes. Mapping FDICIA to the COSO framework Maintain compliance with FDICIA, accounting related standards, pronouncements and requirements.• Serve as primary interface with the Bank’s external auditors.• Responsible for all of the corporate, employee and shareholder related tax planning, analysis and reporting. • Participate in the financial reporting process.• Provide financial analysis at the request of and for Senior Management.• Participate in the following Committees: ARC (Asset Review Committee), ALCO (Asset and Liability Committee) and CRMC (Credit Risk Management Committee). Responsibilities:• Manage the FDICIA project under the COSO 2013 framework and understand the key changes and implications for the system of internal controls for the company as it relates to the company’s various business areas. • Review and establish a process to map controls to the 2013 framework’s five components/17 principals. Identify and assess whether any changes in controls and related documentation is necessary. • Update internal control documentation, including the company’s assessment and testing plan. Evaluate any deficiencies identified. • Participate in the financial reporting process.• Participate in preparing / providing information for the external auditors for the annual audited financial statements, including the ESOP and 401K audits • Prepare / provide information for the company’s OCC regulator’s exams.• Evaluate expenses, including annualized roll-forward reporting, details of forecasted hires and terminations, and drivers of expense changes. Analyze service/maintenance contracts for cost benefit.• Improve future financial results by analyzing current results and variances; identifying trends; recommending actions.• Participate in the following Committees: ARC (Asset Review Committee), ALCO (Asset and Liability Committee) and CRMC (Credit Risk Management Committee). • Involvement in corporate, employee and shareholder related tax planning, analysis and reporting. • Monthly financial forecast, taxable income vs. GAAP income.• Quarterly true-up of taxable income; year-end coordination of the preparation of company’s various tax returns